Zaha Hadid
First woman to win Pritzker Prize
Most quoted
"I don't have a problem with being a woman, or being an Arab, or being an Iraqi. I have a problem with being a woman, an Arab, and an Iraqi in a world that is not ready for that."
— from Interview
"I don't think that there is a single style of architecture that is better than another. I think that there are many different styles, and they all have their own merits."
— from Interview
"I don't think that architecture is only about shelter, is only about a very simple enclosure. It should be able to excite you, to calm you, to make you think."
— from Interview
All quotes by Zaha Hadid (371)
There are 360 degrees, so why stick to one?
I really believe in the idea of the future.
Architecture is not about making a building, it's about making a world.
I don't think that architecture is only about shelter, is only about a very simple enclosure. It should be able to excite you, to calm you, to make you think.
I am not an architect who is interested in building a signature building. I am interested in building a city.
I still believe in the impossible.
You have to be very focused and work very hard, but it is not about working hard physically, it is about working hard mentally.
I think that there is a certain amount of creativity in everyone, and I think that it is important to nurture that creativity.
I don't have any regrets. I have done what I wanted to do.
I am not interested in being a star. I am interested in being an architect.
I think that architecture is a very powerful tool. It can change the way people live, the way people think, the way people feel.
I don't think that there is a single style of architecture that is better than another. I think that there are many different styles, and they all have their own merits.
I think that the most important thing is to be true to yourself, and to do what you believe in.
I don't think that architecture is a male-dominated profession. I think that it is a profession that is open to everyone.
I think that the future of architecture is very exciting. I think that there are many new possibilities that are opening up.
I think that the most important thing is to be able to adapt to change, and to be able to embrace new ideas.
I think that the most important thing is to be able to think outside the box, and to be able to challenge the status quo.
I think that the most important thing is to be able to create something that is beautiful and functional, and that is also meaningful.
I think that the most important thing is to be able to inspire people, and to be able to make a difference in the world.
I think that the most important thing is to be able to push the boundaries, and to be able to explore new possibilities.
Contemporaries of Zaha Hadid
Other Architectures born within 50 years of Zaha Hadid (1950–2016).